Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- suspenseful
- sunny
- crime movie night
- 90s nostalgia night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be smart, pleasant entertainment, praising its deft blend of humor, espionage, music, and Denzel Washington's magnetic performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Xavier Quinn investigates murder among childhood friends, local residents, and people connected by island life.
The critical consensus specifically identifies the film as a hybrid of laughs, espionage, and music, while the plot combines murder investigation with a playful tone.
Police officer Xavier Quinn must investigate his childhood friend Maubee, who is associated with murder and unexplained money.
The briefcase containing ten thousand dollars is a central clue linking Maubee to the murder case.
Films like The Mighty Quinn, and why
No Way Out
charismatic detective lead, island crime mystery, and a blend of suspense with dry humor
Sea of Love
stylish crime investigation, morally complicated police work, and a charismatic central performance
Tequila Sunrise
sunny tropical setting, murder investigation, and an entertaining hybrid of mystery, crime, and comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Carl Schenkel
- Release Date
- 1989-02-17
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (144)
Cast
- Denzel Washington
- James Fox
- Mimi Rogers
- M. Emmet Walsh
- Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Art Evans
- Esther Rolle
- Norman Beaton
- Alex Colon
- Robert Townsend
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Mighty Quinn about?
- A charismatic island detective risks his career and friendships to unravel a murder tied to a vanished fortune and an elusive childhood companion.
- What is The Mighty Quinn like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Mighty Quinn as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Mighty Quinn violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Mighty Quinn as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Mighty Quinn?
- Critics broadly found the film to be smart, pleasant entertainment, praising its deft blend of humor, espionage, music, and Denzel Washington's magnetic performance.
- Which films are like The Mighty Quinn?
- Films with a similar feel include No Way Out, Sea of Love, and Tequila Sunrise.
- How long is The Mighty Quinn?
- The Mighty Quinn runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Mighty Quinn?
- In United States, The Mighty Quinn streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
